Navigating Your Money, Points, and Career + More Listener Q&A with Kevin Rose

#197: Together with Kevin Rose, we'll dive into points and miles strategies, credit card optimization, travel tips, and career growth. Specifically, we'll cover everything from underrated credit card tricks, tactics for earning multiple welcome bonuses, navigating the complexities of family travel, staying updated on the best deals, our favorite podcasts, and so much more.

Kevin Rose is a partner at True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested over $4 billion in a portfolio of over 400+ founders. Kevin previously founded Digg, Zero, Oak, and was a Partner at Google Ventures.

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Resources Mentioned

Kevin Rose: Website | Newsletter

DEXA Scan: DexaFit

Credit Cards

Credit Card Optimizer Tool

How to Get Approved for Business Cards

Pepper Rewards App (Referral code: 612342)

Points and Miles Websites

Travel

Podcasts

ATH Podcast

Chris' Newsletter: Sign Up | Past Issues
Chris' Membership
Ep #47: Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks
Ep #86: The Best Deals for Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
Ep #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong?
Ep #196: Optimizing Metabolic Health to Live a Longer and Healthier Life with Dr. Casey Means

Full Show Notes

(02:11) Introduction

(03:32) Strategizing Your Next Home Purchase

(07:42) When Should You Consider REITs?

(08:25) Mastering the Skill of Spending

(12:15) Why You Should Invest Toward Your Pain Points

(14:28) Maximizing Earnings in Less Than 6 Months

(16:51) Most Overrated Credit Card Trick

(20:55) Underrated Credit Card Strategies

(23:30) Chris' Credit Card Optimizer Tool

(25:34) Secret Perk on Amazon Visa Card

(26:49) How to Earn Multiple Welcome Bonuses

(30:26) Cancelling/Recycling Credit Cards

(35:20) How to Get Weekly Alerts on Deals & Finds

(37:01) Earning Points Beyond Regular Spending

(40:00) Pepper Points

(41:16) Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Merger

(44:03) Adding Authorized Users on Your Card

(45:48) How to Search for Hotel Availability by Occupancy

(46:49) Chris' Favorite Websites to Earn Points From

(47:22) Best Credit Card Pairings

(49:33) Using Consultants to Maximize Points

(51:04) Relaxing on Vacation

(54:03) Rental Car Protection on Points

(55:57) Chris and Kevin's Favorite Airline Cabins

(58:10) Splitting Kids & Nanny into Different Class Flight Seats

(1:02:20) Earning Hyatt Globalist Status

(1:05:52) Optimizing Vacation Rentals or Extended Trips

(1:07:07) Chris and Kevin’s Favorite Podcasts

(1:09:31) How to Decide to Quit Your Job

(1:13:49) Accelerating Your Career With Kids

(1:20:13) Future Q&A Preview

(1:21:04) The Reason We Have Ads in the Show

(1:22:53) Where to Find Kevin

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